Plus, more speakers join the lineup!
| | May 29, 2025 | | | | The Countdown Begins
| | We’re less than four weeks away from the Aspen Ideas Festival and can’t wait for our stages to be filled with curious minds and big ideas. We’ve continued to add more extraordinary speakers to our lineup: Dina Powell McCormick and David McCormick discuss their new book, “Who Believed in You? How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World.” Vivan Tu, Founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, helps us navigate today’s economy. Father Greg Boyle shares insights from nearly 40 years of gang intervention and rehabilitation at Homeboy Industries. Host of KCRW’s “The Sam Sanders Show” Sam Sanders holds a conversation on how to infuse our lives with play. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings reflects on the pressures facing colleges and universities and how higher ed leaders might step up. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban explores how architecture transforms our lives. Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and national security advisor John Bolton assesses the new world order. Co-hosts of the “Risky Business” podcast and high-stakes poker players Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver lead us in poker night. Caroline Tisch Blodgett, lead owner of Gotham FC, the professional women’s soccer team that won the NWSL championship in 2023, on investing in women’s sports. Get the last Fest 2 passes before they’re all gone! We've also a waitlist for Fest 1, sign up here.
| | | | The Magic of Good Conversation
| | In our technological age, the platforms on which we communicate often feel fast-paced and fragmented. So how can we truly connect with one another in meaningful ways? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg explores this question in his latest book, “Supercommunicators.” Drawing from neuroscience and psychology, Duhigg unpacks the science behind powerful conversations and the skills that set exceptional communicators apart. He reveals why some people can effortlessly navigate tough discussions and provides practical tips so that we can all become supercommunicators. It’s an eye-opening look at how mastering the art of connection might just be one of the most important skills we can develop. Listen
| | | | Meet the 2025 Festival Fellows
| | We're thrilled to announce our 2025 Festival Fellows, a group of forward-thinking young leaders from 37 states across the U.S. and 10 other countries whose exceptional work is turning ideas into action. These changemakers were selected for their outstanding achievements, bold ideas and proven ability to turn insight into impact. Their on-the-ground experiences from communities around the world provide valuable insights that enrich on- and off-stage conversations during the Festival. We’re proud to host this extraordinary cohort. Get to know the Fellows
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